Life! It’s wonderful.  Especially when you share it with family.  Like most fathers, I work hard to protect my family.  I pay for life insurance, home insurance, car insurance, health insurance, and so on.  Our whole lives we pay premiums to protect ourselves from an emergency, accident, or disaster.

Fortunately, I’ve learned that the most important insurance a father can have, is the assurance that his family will be fully prepared no matter what happens in the world.  From tornadoes to terrorism, to pandemics and pestilence, you never know what lies ahead in your path.  Each uncertain event presents unique needs for shelter, food, water, safety, communication, and comfort.

All of us take for granted our modern world.  In a time of convenience and comfort, it’s easy to forget how our ancestors struggled to survive.  We’re so wrapped up in our day-to-day lives, we rarely pause to realize how much we really have.  And we forget how easily it can be taken away from us.

And so today, September 11, my family and I have decided it’s time.  Time to share our tips, kits, lists, and more, so you can prepare yourself and your loved ones for the next emergency.  So start today…prepare, and then share it with someone you love.